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BD11 FVL

2011 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,242 mi
Last recorded117,242 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 FVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 117,242 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 117,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 112,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 112,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 108,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Fail 19 May 2023 108,636 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 7 Feb 2022 102,592 miles

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Fail 7 Feb 2022 102,592 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both n/s o/s (4.7.2 (a))

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 8 Feb 2021 98,302 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 98,302 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 95,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,953 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 88,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,736 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 73,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,443 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 66,144 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,504 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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BD11 FVL is a 2011 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 76,533 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD11 FVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD11 FVL is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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